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['Risk Management Transportation']
['Risk Management - Motor Carrier']
11/04/2022
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Test Your Knowledge of DOT Enforcement
How much do you know about Risk Management in transportation? Take this quiz to find out. Click below to see answers.
- What is spoliation?
- Spilling fluid on yourself.
- Leaking fuel into the soil at a crash scene.
- Intentionally or unintentionally destroying records relevant to litigation.
- The effect of the sun on our ozone.
- It is a good practice to wait until your company is sued before retaining legal counsel after a crash.
- True
- False
- What steps can be taken to reduce risk with non-regulated vehicle drivers?
- Establish hiring criteria and do not make exceptions.
- Establish a training program for orientation and ongoing refresher training.
- Create a qualification file to document the vetting of the driver at hire and on an ongoing basis.
- Document coaching, training, and progressive discipline based on vehicle telematics, dash cams, or other means to correct unsafe behavior.
- All of the above.
Test Your Knowledge of DOT Enforcement: Answers
Test Yourself quiz answers:
- c: Intentionally or unintentionally destroying records relevant to litigation.
- b: False. Since there may be dire consequences if records are not retained, consider retaining an attorney specializing in motor carrier defense if there is a chance of litigation. An attorney will guide you on what needs to be preserved and, in many cases, will retain records and control what other parties receive. Your attorney will allow the appropriate parties to inspect the evidence, reducing the risk of a spoliation allegation.
- e: All of the above. Potential liability exists whether the driver and vehicle are regulated or not. Businesses must ensure the public's safety when operating any vehicle. Demonstrating safety management controls for all vehicles operated is a key to avoiding costly litigation.
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Risk Management Transportation
Test Your Knowledge of DOT Enforcement
How much do you know about Risk Management in transportation? Take this quiz to find out. Click below to see answers.
- What is spoliation?
- Spilling fluid on yourself.
- Leaking fuel into the soil at a crash scene.
- Intentionally or unintentionally destroying records relevant to litigation.
- The effect of the sun on our ozone.
- It is a good practice to wait until your company is sued before retaining legal counsel after a crash.
- True
- False
- What steps can be taken to reduce risk with non-regulated vehicle drivers?
- Establish hiring criteria and do not make exceptions.
- Establish a training program for orientation and ongoing refresher training.
- Create a qualification file to document the vetting of the driver at hire and on an ongoing basis.
- Document coaching, training, and progressive discipline based on vehicle telematics, dash cams, or other means to correct unsafe behavior.
- All of the above.
Test Your Knowledge of DOT Enforcement: Answers
Test Yourself quiz answers:
- c: Intentionally or unintentionally destroying records relevant to litigation.
- b: False. Since there may be dire consequences if records are not retained, consider retaining an attorney specializing in motor carrier defense if there is a chance of litigation. An attorney will guide you on what needs to be preserved and, in many cases, will retain records and control what other parties receive. Your attorney will allow the appropriate parties to inspect the evidence, reducing the risk of a spoliation allegation.
- e: All of the above. Potential liability exists whether the driver and vehicle are regulated or not. Businesses must ensure the public's safety when operating any vehicle. Demonstrating safety management controls for all vehicles operated is a key to avoiding costly litigation.
How much do you know about Risk Management in transportation? Take this quiz to find out. Click below to see answers.
- What is spoliation?
- Spilling fluid on yourself.
- Leaking fuel into the soil at a crash scene.
- Intentionally or unintentionally destroying records relevant to litigation.
- The effect of the sun on our ozone.
- It is a good practice to wait until your company is sued before retaining legal counsel after a crash.
- True
- False
- What steps can be taken to reduce risk with non-regulated vehicle drivers?
- Establish hiring criteria and do not make exceptions.
- Establish a training program for orientation and ongoing refresher training.
- Create a qualification file to document the vetting of the driver at hire and on an ongoing basis.
- Document coaching, training, and progressive discipline based on vehicle telematics, dash cams, or other means to correct unsafe behavior.
- All of the above.
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